In today's article we are going to delve into 1978 Alaska gubernatorial election, a topic that has captured the attention of many people in recent times. Whether for its relevance in today's society, its impact on everyday life or its historical importance, 1978 Alaska gubernatorial election has been the subject of debate, interest and study by experts and fans alike. From its origins to its current situation, through its influence in different areas and its evolution over time, 1978 Alaska gubernatorial election is a topic that deserves to be explored in detail and exhaustively. In this article, we will delve into its different facets, analyze its implications and discover its true meaning in the current context.
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Results by state house district Hammond: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60% Hickel: 30–40% Croft: 30–40% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1978 Alaska gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1978, for the post of governor of Alaska. Republican incumbent Jay Hammond defeated four opponents: former Governor of Alaska and write-in candidate Wally Hickel, Alaska Senator and Democratic nominee Chancy Croft, former Commissioner of Natural Resources and Independent candidate Tom Kelly and Alaskan Independence Party nominee Don Wright. After losing to Hammond in the Republican primary, Hickel ran as a write-in candidate and was able to outperform Croft. Republican Tom Fink and Democrat Jay Kerttula also ran in the open primary.
This is the first time an incumbent Republican governor was re-elected for a second term, and this would not occur again until 2022.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Jay Hammond (inc.) | 31,921 | 30.01% | ||
Republican | Wally Hickel | 31,823 | 29.92% | ||
Republican | Tom Fink | 17,487 | 16.44% | ||
Democratic | Chancy Croft | 8,910 | 8.38% | ||
Democratic | Edward A. Merdes | 8,655 | 8.14% | ||
Democratic | Jay Kerttula | 7,125 | 6.70% | ||
Republican | Jimmie D. Lockhart | 451 | 0.42% | ||
Turnout | 106,372 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Jay Hammond (inc.) | 49,580 | 39.07% | -8.60% | |
Write-In | Wally Hickel (write-in) | 33,555 | 26.44% | ||
Democratic | Chancy Croft | 25,656 | 20.22% | -27.15% | |
Independent | Tom Kelly | 15,656 | 12.34% | ||
Independence | Don Wright | 2,463 | 1.94% | -3.02% | |
Majority | 16,025 | 12.63% | |||
Turnout | 126,910 | ||||
Republican hold | Swing |